Anycubic slashes Kobra X and S1 Combo prices for multicolor printers

Anycubic has pushed two of its most consumer-friendly multicolor machines into territory that is hard to ignore: the open-frame Kobra X is down to $299 from $399, and the enclosed Kobra S1 Combo is listed at $429 from $549 through April 30. For buyers waiting to jump into multicolor printing without paying flagship money, these are the kind of prices that force a decision now rather than later.

The Kobra X is the sharper value for anyone who wants a first multicolor printer or an upgrade from a basic single-extruder bed-slinger. Anycubic says the machine ships within 24 hours in the USA and EU, and the product page shows 261 reviews, a sign that it already has real traction with buyers. Its ACE GEN2 system is built around 4-color printing out of the box, with support for up to 19 colors when paired with external ACE 2 Pro units. Anycubic says the setup cuts multicolor filament-change length by 81.25%, which should mean less purge waste and less time lost to swaps. The rest of the spec sheet is aimed squarely at fast hobby work: 600mm/s maximum speed, LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling, built-in camera monitoring, and AI spaghetti detection.

That makes the Kobra X a strong fit for makers who want cheap entry into multicolor PLA parts, props, terrain, and display models. It is a weaker match if the main goal is a sealed chamber for ABS or ASA, because the open-frame design is built for flexibility rather than thermal control. Even so, the combination of multicolor capability, quick shipping, and the current flash-sale price makes it one of the most aggressive desktop printer deals Anycubic has put in front of hobby buyers.

The Kobra S1 Combo is the more practical buy for anyone who cares about enclosure control and engineering filaments. Anycubic positions it as a fully enclosed CoreXY printer with a 250 x 250 x 250 mm build volume, a 320°C hotend, and 44dB quiet mode. It supports PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, and TPU, and the company says it can dry filament while printing, a useful feature for long runs and moisture-sensitive spools. Other features include spaghetti detection, belt-tension monitoring, resonance compensation, dynamic flow compensation, and power-loss resume. The ACE Pro system starts at four colors and expands to eight with one extra unit.

Anycubic’s timing makes the discount feel deliberate rather than routine. The Kobra X is tied to a Kobra X Creator Season promotion running April 1-30, 2026, with a $100,000 creator fund aimed at unboxing and first-print content. Together, the two offers split the market cleanly: the Kobra X is the low-cost door into multicolor printing, while the S1 Combo is the better fit for anyone who needs an enclosed machine that can handle tougher materials without stepping up to a much pricier platform.